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What to do if Stopped?

What Do I Do If I Am Stopped and Have Been Drinking?

What are you supposed to do if you are stopped for DUI and actually had a couple but feel fine?  Do you have to do Field Sobriety Tests? Do I have to answer questions? Seattle DUI Attorney, Nate Webb, discusses what to do when stopped.

1) Give them your Driver's License, Registration and Insurance.

2) Don't answer questions about where you have been, where you are coming from and whether you have been drinking.  Don't deny drinking if you have been, just say you have a right not to answer those questions.  Ask for a lawyer right away, the officer will likely say that you aren't under arrest so you don't have a right to a lawyer, but say you will not answer questions without an attorney.

3) If arrested, asked to speak with an attorney and invoke your right to remain silent.

4) If you take a breath test, ask to have an independent blood draw.

5) Call the Webb Law Firm as soon as possible (425) 522-4200 or (206) 218-5532.

Routine Traffic Stop=DUI Nightmare, Nate Saved Me!

I was charged with a DUI and resisting arrest on a routine traffic stop that arose from a traffic stop. After being pulled over, I exited my vehicle upon the officers request and made a phone call which resulted in me being tackled from behind. My chances looked very grim. Nathan informed me that taking a plea bargain would not be a bad choice, but after witnessing his presence in court I decided to pursue trial. Both sides presented their case well, but with charisma, compelling arguments, and additional information found and presented by Nathan my case was dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a well spoken attorney, regardless of the cases circumstance.

– Brian S.

Do's and Dont's on a DUI traffic stop - Denis Globa, Attorney at Law (Webb Law Firm, PLLC)


  1. Stop immediately when you see emergency lights behind you.


  3. Do not be aggressive or argumentative with the officer.
  4. Do not argue about the reason for the stop.
  7. Do not submit to a Portable Breath Test.
  8. Do not resist arrest.

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